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21 hours ago

Republicans roar as Duval racks up conservative victories

Despite a lower than expected voter turnout in Duval County, Republicans decisively won local and statewide races.…

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21 hours ago

Voters say no to recreational marijuana

The proposed constitutional amendment faced unprecedented opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis.…

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22 hours ago

Sen. Rick Scott wins easily over Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

The Republican Scott benefited from his party’s massive advantage in voter registration in Florida.…

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22 hours ago

Incumbent congressmen win reelection in Northeast Florida

Three Republican incumbents from Northeast Florida will return to the U.S. House of Representatives.…

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23 hours ago

Rafael strengthens quickly; here’s what Florida can expect

Tropical Storm Rafael could bring periods of heavy rain across much of Florida between Wednesday and Thursday.…

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1 day ago

3,000-home ‘agrihood’ rejected in St. Johns County

The agrihood would have combinded homes with agricultural elements, but many residents opposed it.…

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1 day ago

Snappers restaurant under review in Vilano Beach

Snappers is planned on a strip of land past State Road A1A near the Publix and Holiday Inn Express.…

Featured image for “Whiskey Cake set to open after $1 million makeover”
1 day ago

Whiskey Cake set to open after $1 million makeover

The Whiskey Cake at Town Center in Jacksonville will be one of two in Florida.…

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2 days ago

3 Duval elementary schools will close soon; 3 more after a year

6 Jacksonville elementary schools will close — but only half at the end of the current school year as originally proposed. …

Featured image for “Tropical Storm Rafael forms; watches issued in Florida”
2 days ago

Tropical Storm Rafael forms; watches issued in Florida

The tropical storm is likely to strengthen into a hurricane, but it’s too early to determine its track.…

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2 days ago

Officers acted properly at Georgia-Florida game, sheriff says

The officers were captured on video punching unruly fans. Sheriff T.K. Waters said the use of force was justified.…

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2 days ago

‘Get Covered Jax’ helps uninsured get health care

The city has renewed its campaign to help thousands of uninsured people get private health insurance.…

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2 days ago

Restaurateur plans third spot in San Marco

Matthew Medure plans to open the restaurant, Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois, in the former space of Missy Riley Art…

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2 days ago

Violence erupts in stands at Florida-Georgia game

Videos show Jacksonville sheriff’s officers punching people in the stands as violence spread.…

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2 days ago

Potential Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean

Tropical Depression 18 has a high potential of becoming the next named storm. Rafael is the next name on the…

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November 1, 2024

‘Agrihood’ coming to a vote in St. Johns County

County commissioners will consider a 3,000-home “agrihood” that would combine housing with elements like community farms.…

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November 1, 2024

Florida-Georgia game will return to Jax through 2031

A new agreement will bring the Florida-Georgia football game back to Jacksonville after EverBank Stadium is renovated.…

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November 1, 2024

Women are voting in larger numbers in Northeast Florida

The split between men and women voting statewide could push the abortion rights constitutional amendment closer to passage.…

Featured image for “Duval School Board election is Tuesday in district bearing brunt of school closures”
November 1, 2024

Duval School Board election is Tuesday in district bearing brunt of school closures

Jacksonville Today asked the two School Board candidates their thoughts on school closures in the district they want to represent.…

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November 1, 2024

VyStar fined $1.5M for ‘botched’ online rollout

Vystar’s new online banking system locked customers out of their accounts for weeks in 2022.…

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November 1, 2024

Here’s how to check whether they got your mail-in ballot

If you voted by mail, you’ll want to check the status of your ballot to make sure your vote will…

Featured image for “Beaten man sues police over arrest that went viral”
October 31, 2024

Beaten man sues police over arrest that went viral

Le’Keian Woods was severely beaten after running from officers who suspected a drug deal. They said he resisted arrest.…

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October 31, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 1-3

Two theatrical productions and modern dance are this weekend’s Arts Picks.…

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October 31, 2024

The Fear Factor: Weather phobias that terrify people

Nearly 1 in 10 people have a fear of weather, including phobias of the weather.…

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October 31, 2024

Jacksonville cop charged with false imprisonment

Officer John C. Burgos was arrested early Thursday on charges of false imprisonment and battery.…

Featured image for “Duval elections leaders hope inactive voters will participate”
October 31, 2024

Duval elections leaders hope inactive voters will participate

Some 85,793 voters could be removed from Duval’s voter rolls if they do not vote in this year’s general election…

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October 31, 2024

E-bikes raise concerns for Atlantic Beach commissioners

Atlantic Beach is discussing the need to regulate e-bikes, which some city commissioners consider potentially dangerous. Commissioners took up the…

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October 31, 2024

Brothers share their experience growing up undocumented

Leo and Diego Dulanto Falcon were undocumented after coming to the U.S. from Peru as young children.…

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October 31, 2024

Something is trying to brew in the tropics: What we know

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad area of low pressure in the tropics, but nothing will develop before…

Featured image for “Georgia-Florida game will move for two years”
October 31, 2024

Georgia-Florida game will move for two years

The Georgia-Florida football game will be played in Atlanta and Tampa during renovations to EverBank Stadium.…

Featured image for “2 developments get underway in Jacksonville’s urban core”
October 30, 2024

2 developments get underway in Jacksonville’s urban core

The Emerald Station and Gateway Jax developments will transform neglected parts of the city with meeting spaces, offices and residences.…

Featured image for “Dead man identified after body is found in St. Johns County”
October 30, 2024

Dead man identified after body is found in St. Johns County

Chad Mullen’s body was found after a tip to detectives who were investigating his disappearance in September.…

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October 30, 2024

Teen accused of machete threat at Beaches polling site

Police said an 18-year-old man threatened Harris-Walz supporters with a machete at a voting site in Neptune Beach.…